The Rainbow Goblins

This book is one of the more visually stunning picture books I have read. It was given to me as a birthday present (as an adult) and it was one of my favorite gifts. There is something magical in the pages, most likely due to the illustrations. There is also a wonderful lesson about greed and preservation/appreciating things that are beautiful and letting it remain as such.

This book is incredible. I had considered it for a year because I was hesitant to buy the book without better understanding the context of the demons.

I am glad I ordered this. The illustrations are magnificent. The story is thought provoking. I am happy to add this to my collection of Over The Rainbow books.

I dare you to read this book and not think of classic animated stories like the Hobbit, The Last Unicorn, or The Black Cauldron, or even life actions like Legend. It encompasses that feeling so well, and the story would happily sit on shelves next to them. The goblins are out. They feed on color, but one valley is going to make sure they never lose their color or their rainbows to goblins. This book is originally from 1978 and this edition from 2001. This story feels the 42 years old that it is, and it might confound modern picture book audiences. But for those born in the same year, you just might find a new story among what were childhood favorites.
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This book, in it's original oversized form, is what truly captivated me at the time, when I received it from my parents.

Opening it's giant cover, the inside is a vibrant rush of colors.

The story, of goblins, who capture rainbows and drain them of their colors like liquid and drink them down, is a little unnerving. The rainbow and how it outsmarts the goblins, manages to change the feeling to victorious. This book was not at my reading level at the time, yet, it's visual quality made it my favorite book of all time. Once I was able to read it, I was happy it was engaging and explained a bit more that the pictures could not.

Goblins are out to steal the colors from the Rainbow Valley. They do not succeed, but through the danger, a wonderful miracle of creation happens. The illustrations in this book are beautiful. The story is a little weird, but full of interesting things to think and talk about.

I grew up with this book also, in looking at it now I am shocked that it never scared me. The illustrations, while gorgeous and beautifully executed, are very detailed and I can see where this book might not be especially good for young children. Older ones, however, will love it. It's a magical story and the illustrations make it absolutely delicious.

I don't care much for the story (I can't even remember what it's about), but I will say this: the images alone warrant four stars. This book haunted me as a child (I was terrified of it), but now it haunts me in a very different way. Truly stunning imagery.